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RFID enforces dirty truck ban Analysis
Zebra's RFID technology adopted by terminal operators in Oakland to comply with new California Air Resources Board standardsRead More | 10 Mar 2010
Middle East win for Jade Analysis
The new Gulftainer-managed box terminal in the port of Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, will install the New Zealand firm's softwareRead More | 10 Mar 2010
Vehnet launches free optimiser Analysis
Software specialist Vehnet has launched Advanced Yard Design Optimiser (AYDO), designed to enable users to accurately design and fully optimise individual yard layouts. It is available to download and use free of charge.Read More | 01 Mar 2010
New Gulftainer terminal chooses Jade software Analysis
Jade Software's container and general cargo terminal operating system, Jade Master Terminal (JMT), will be installed at the new container terminal in the port of Ruwais, Abu Dhabi. The facility will be managed by Gulftainer, which handled nearly 3m containers in its terminals in the region last year.Read More | 01 Mar 2010
Asia Vision launches internet-based OCR Analysis
OCR specialist Asia Vision Technology (AVT) is releasing a new internet-based version of its VECON-VIS & VECON-CON Recognition Services, which it said marks a breakthrough enhancement of OCR performance for the industry.Read More | 01 Mar 2010
RFID helps enforce ban on dirty trucks Analysis
Terminal operators in the port of Oakland,California, have deployed Zebra Enterprise Solutions' (ZES) RFID technology to enforce a ban on polluting trucks in the port. The terminals chose ZES' 24730 ISO-compliant active and locatable RFID tags and WherePort proximity communications exciter to identify trucks entering the terminals and ensure compliance with standards set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).Read More | 01 Mar 2010
Overcome the danger by studying online Analysis
An e-learning course is being promoted by TT Club and ICHCA International after mandatory IMDG Code training came into force on 1 January.Read More | 01 Feb 2010
More IT News
Sparcs N4 system first choice for Haifa Analysis
Haifa Port Company is to replace its 20-year-old container management system with the Navis Sparcs N4 terminal operating system from Zebra Enterprise Solutions (ZES).Read More | 01 Feb 2010
Track it down Analysis
An updated track and trace service has been launched by Valenciaportpcs.net, the port's community system.Read More | 01 Feb 2010
How to dig into the way a terminal is operating Analysis
Realtime Business Solutions (RBS) has launched a software package called Terminal View, to be released to the container handling industry as freeware.Read More | 01 Feb 2010
$1.7m software upgrade at port of Manzanillo Analysis
Manzanillo Port Authority (API) is investing US$1.7m in cutting-edge technology.Read More | 01 Feb 2010
Advanced Yard sees potential blind spots Analysis
Vehnet has unveiled the latest generation of its yard management software. Advanced Yard has been designed to deliver increased productivity with greater control, according to the logistics software specialist.Read More | 01 Feb 2010
Haifa Sparcs TOS update Analysis
Navis Sparcs N4 will replace a 20-year-old system at Israel's largest container handling portRead More | 18 Jan 2010
New yard software unveiled Analysis
Vehnet says its scalable management software can benefit any yard with absolute visibility and controlRead More | 08 Dec 2009
A hub of bright ideas Analysis
With cargo volumes down, some terminals are even keener than usual to maximise the productivity benefits of their IT systems and demands on vendors to innovate is as great as ever, writes Benedict YoungRead More | 01 Dec 2009
Meeting challenge head-on Analysis
As the container sector faces up to its first ever volume contraction, now could be the time to evaluate and upgrade terminal operating systems, writes Michael SchwankRead More | 01 Dec 2009
Some friendly advice for the uninitiated Analysis
Despite commercially available terminal operating systems having been around for many years, there are still a large number of terminals that rely on in-house and legacy systems. Cargo Systems canvassed several leading IT systems suppliers to find out what advice they would give any such terminals considering an upgrade.Read More | 01 Dec 2009
New tracking software launched Analysis
IBM claims system for tracking containers can reduce inventory costs by as much as 40%Read More | 25 Nov 2009
Catos goes live in Sweden Analysis
Gothenburg completes its first vessel move using the new terminal operating system from Korea's Total Soft BankRead More | 25 Nov 2009
DP plans to win its stripes Analysis
DP World Callao will install Zebra's Navis terminal operating system with the aim of creating a state-of-the-art terminal.Read More | 11 Nov 2009
Colombian win for Tideworks Analysis
The addition of the Mainsail system at Santa Marta International Terminal is predicted to provide a series of efficiency benefits.Read More | 11 Nov 2009
Software boost for yard productivity Analysis
The port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) has deployed a suite of new software tools to enhance RTG and yard block management.Read More | 16 Oct 2009
MatchMaker OCR system patent-pending Analysis
The Cargo Systems article "Dipping into the new basket of technologies", in the April 2009 edition, referred to APS Technology’s MatchMaker OCR solution as "recently patented".Read More | 16 Oct 2009
Paris software for Hamburg Sud Analysis
Hutchison Ports (UK) has secured a five-year contract with Hamburg Sud for Paris transport optimisation software.Read More | 16 Oct 2009
Santos Brasil opts for Aruba for its new wi-fi Analysis
South America’s largest container terminal has deployed a new wi-fi network.Read More | 16 Oct 2009
PTP installs yard software Analysis
A 15% increase in RTG productivity has followed the installation of ARL toolsRead More | 18 Sep 2009
